Webinars
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Precision in Spine Surgery Coding: Distinguishing Laminectomy from Discectomy Procedures | Webinar
Event date June 11th, 2026
1 CEU expires 6/30/27
Guest presenter Kim Pollock
Join nationally recognized coding consultant Kim Pollock for a focused, high‑impact 60‑minute webinar designed to demystify one of the most challenging areas in spine procedure coding: accurately distinguishing laminectomy from discectomy and applying the correct CPT® codes with confidence.
Documenting and Scoring the Data Element of MDM | Webinar
Event date May 21st, 2026
1 CEU expires 5/30/27
Guest presenter Seth Canterbury
Though the 2021/2023 changes to E/M coding eliminated much of the counting and confusion from the process of selecting an E/M level, Data scoring arguably became more complicated due to these changes, which has resulted in ongoing uncertainty as to when certain aspects of Data should be credited.
In Focus: CPT® Coding for Revascularization Procedures – Lower Extremities | Webinar
Recorded April 16th, 2026
1 CEU expires 4/30/27
Guest presenter Shannon McCall of HCPro
CY 2026 ushered in a revamp of the prior Endovascular Revascularization of the Lower Extremities (CPT® 37254-37299) to reflect current practices, complexities, and technology.
HCC Coding for Medical Practices | Webinar
Recorded March 19th, 2026
1 CEU expires 3/30/27
Risk adjustment coding is a hot topic for Medicare Advantage Organizations and medical practices with risk-based contracts. It’s one of the pillars of payment for Value Based Care. At this webinar, participants will learn how Hierarchical Condition Categories work based on ICD-10-CM rules.
Fracture Care Coding Fundamentals | Webinar
Webinar Postponed.
Webinar Date TBD.
Guest presenter Sarah Wiskerchen
This webinar describes the rules for reporting fracture care services using CPT® and Medicare guidelines. It covers the coding distinctions for closed, percutaneous, and open treatment of fractures, clarifies how casting, splinting, and strapping services are treated within the global surgical package, and addresses the correct use of selected modifiers and radiology and supply codes.
Top Denied High-Value Inpatient ICD-10-CM categories of 2025 | Webinar
Recorded February 19th, 2026
1 CEU Expires 2-28-2027
Guest presenter Dr. Amarin “Ty” Alexander
This presentation will cover frequently denied ICD-10-CM codes in Inpatient Hospital claims from 2025. Clinical validation considerations and relevant ICD-10-CM Guidelines will be highlighted from the payer perspective.
CDI and Coding for Myocardial Injury and Infarction | Webinar
Recorded February 9th, 2026
1 CEU Expires 2-28-2027
Guest presenter Dr. Robert Oubre
Dr. Oubre will provide a practical, clinically grounded review of myocardial injury and myocardial infarction through the lens of accurate documentation and compliant coding
In Focus: CPT® Coding for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCIs) | Webinar
Recorded January 22nd, 2026
1 CEU Expires 1-30-2027
Guest presenter Shannon McCall of HCPro
In the 2026 revisions to CPT® codes, there are revised guidelines for the section Coronary Therapeutic Services and Procedures. Six existing add-on codes that reported additional interventions in the coronary branches are deleted, and base codes are revised to include the branches of the same coronary artery within the descriptions of the codes themselves.
Reimbursement Reality: Navigating the 2026 Payment Landscape | Webinar
Recorded January 15th, 2026
1 CEU Expires 1-30-2027
Guest presenter Elizabeth Woodcock
Change remains the only constant in reimbursement for health care services. Stay ahead in 2026 with this essential payment update for medical practices. This session will break down the latest federal payment policies, emerging reimbursement models, and what they mean for your medical practice’s bottom line.
Annual CPT® Changes | Webinar
Recorded December 18th, 2025
1 CEU expires 12/30/26
Guest presenter Shannon McCall of HCPro
The American Medical Association’s 2026 update to the CPT® Manual is here, with codes and coding changes effective 1-1-2026.
CMS’s Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
Recorded December 11th, 2025
1 CEU expires 12/30/26
Guest presenter Claire Ernst of Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C.
CMS released the 2026 Final Rule right on time, Friday, Halloween, 4:30 pm. They love a holiday rule release and we love being up-to-date with CMS policy. The agency finalized many of its proposals: variable conversion factor, applying an “efficiency adjustment” to many non-time-based codes, lowered payments for skin substitutes, telehealth updates (but not the updates we were hoping for).
NPP Billing-Shared and Incident to Services | Webinar
Recorded November 20th, 2025
1 CEU expires 11/30/26
Guest presenter Seth Canterbury
Billing for services involving NPPs presents specific challenges. This webinar will provide an in-depth review of Medicare’s current rules for services involving advanced practice providers (NPPs), focusing on the distinctions and documentation requirements for split/shared encounters and incident-to billing.
Care Management Services | Webinar
Recorded October 30th, 2025
1 CEU expires 10/30/26
Guest presenter Pam Warren of MaineHealth
Care management services include Transitional Care Management, Chronic Care Management, Principal Care Management and Advanced Primary Care Management. Each type of care management has its own purpose and service requirements.
Reporting the Global Surgical Package | Webinar
Recorded October 16th, 2025
1 CEU expires 10/30/26
The global surgical package provides a single payment for services normally performed before, during and after a procedure. This webinar will review both CPT® and CMS rules and explain what services are included in the payment and what services may be reported separately.
ICD-10-CM Update | Webinar
Recorded September 25th, 2025
1 CEU expires 9/30/26
Guest Presenter Shannon McCall of HCPro
ICD-10-CM updates are here and effective starting October 1, 2025. This webinar will describe changes to the all-important ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Anatomy of an Audit™: Risk of Patient Management | Webinar
Recorded September 11th, 2025
1 CEU expires 9/30/26
Guest presenters Pam D’Apuzzo and Debra Rossi of VMG Health
The risk of additional diagnostic testing and management is distinct from the risk of the condition itself. Risk also includes the decision to forgo treatment, but what is the best way to document that?
2026 CMS Proposed Physician Rule | Webinar
Recorded August 14th, 2025
1 CEU expires 7/30/26
CMS released its proposed policy changes for physician practices in mid-July this year, with the usual 60-day comment period. Our webinar will tell you what’s in it.
Provider-Based Billing | Webinar
Recorded July 17th, 2025
1 CEU expires 7/30/26
Guest presenter Pam Warren of MaineHealth
Reporting services in provider-based clinics requires knowledge of Medicare rules related to the technical and professional components of visits. It requires understanding of both the CMS 1500 form and the UB04.
Anatomy of an Audit™: Amount and Complexity of Data | Webinar
Recorded July 10th, 2025
1 CEU expires 7/30/26
Guest presenters Pam D’Apuzzo and Debra Rossi of VMG Health
Crediting data elements and explaining rules about crediting data elements is complicated. Pam and Deb will describe these and optimal documentation practices, including practical, citation-based advice and recommendations for auditors.
Fueling Compliance: Cracking the Code on DSMT & MNT | Webinar
Recorded June 26th, 2025
1 CEU expires 6/30/26
Guest presenter Darren Goodwin of MaineHealth
Join us for an overview of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services., outlining key coverage criteria, provider qualifications, and documentation requirements.
Problematic Modifiers – 22, -52, -58, -78, -79 | Webinar
Recorded June 19th, 2025
1 CEU expires 6/30/26
Guest presenter Shannon McCall of HCPro
This webinar focuses on selected CPT® modifiers that tend to be problematic for coders and claims processing, with emphasis on the application of modifier-22 and -52 including commonalities and differences as stated by the AMA and supportive citations from the Medicare Claims Processing Manual.